Joy Cappel Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,500

Awards Available: 2

Award Deadline: Jan 20, 2026


Each year, the Joy Cappel Scholarship will award two life sciences students with $2,500 each. The scholarship is intended to foster a new generation of researchers and help support these young investigators in their scientific training.

For more than 30 years, Rockland was guided by Joy Cappel, President and CEO. Mrs. Cappel’s vision to help define mechanisms underlying cell function and disease through antibody-targeted detection is the motivational force behind this scholarship.

Conditions of Participation

  • Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student currently enrolled and accepted at a college or university in the United States for the upcoming fall or spring term
  • Intended major must be in Life Sciences or a related field
  • Must complete the online application form and provide the video submission required

Deadline

The application below must be submitted by July 20th for fall semester or by January 20th for spring semester of the current year.

After a 3-round review process, including marketing, technical representatives, and our Chief Scientific Officer, a winner will be selected and notified two weeks after the application deadline. A check will then be sent directly to the university provided in the application.

Video Submission

Record a 1- to 5-minute video explaining your answer to the topic: "What would you consider the most surprising and impactful scientific finding in the last 5 years, and how do you believe it has the potential to transform our understanding of the natural world?" Paste the URL to your video (e.g., YouTube, Google Drive, iCloud) in the field online. If using Google Drive or similar service, your video must be shared with "Anyone with the link" to ensure open access.

Tips

  • Plan ahead: Outline your main points and rehearse if necessary.
  • Use visuals: Use slides or relevant images to enhance your presentation.
  • Show your passion: Speak with enthusiasm and demonstrate your genuine interest in the life sciences.
  • Ensure good audio and video quality: Run a test beforehand and record in a well-lit, quiet location.
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